The aptly named Hellfire is a healthy dose of skunk essence and other calling ingredients. Put up in a sticky and thick base, this lure will stick to anything and stays put in all kinds of weather. Immediately on opening you get a blast of skunk. But there are other calling ingredients as well. My […]
Mark June’s Fox Frenzy lure is one of the top selling fox lures in the country for good reason. This lure is non overpowering and unique. Made from non-tainted fox glands and a blend of oils. Not only will this lure attract fox, it is one of the top predator attractants in the country. I […]
SET LOCATIONS Finding the best set locations for predators isn’t a task that requires a lot of leg work if you have a basic knowledge of the predator your pursuing. Naturally, scouting is a good way to determine exact set locations, but a basic knowledge of their characteristics and knowing their habits cuts down on […]
Want a reliable sturdy setter for your body grip traps? Look no further than the line of setters made by Sleepy Creek. These are MADE IN THE USA by skilled craftsman, and they stand behind their products. Allen Sayre of Funke Trap Tags and Supplies now manufactures the Sleepy Creek tools and you wont find […]
TODAY’S SCOUTING TOOLS There are several tools available today that have cut down the need for some leg work. Although leg work certainly has it’s place when scouting possible trapping locations, today’s technology has provided us with a couple of other alternatives. I believe it would be safe to say that most trappers today have […]
When it comes to coyote, fox, and bobcat baits, this one ranks up in my all time favorite list. When most predator trappers think bait, they think rotted or tainted meat. Mark makes Widowmaker with a non tainted meat. Its surprising not to get nose-blasted with taint when you crack open a jar of it […]
TIPS FOR THE PREDATOR TRAPPER (1) Ensure no foreign odors on your traps or at set. (2) Boil traps in baking soda to remove any oils or grease from the manufacturing process. (3) Rusty traps dye better. (4) Inspect your traps before boiling and dying to ensure they are working properly. (5) A few well […]
Coons can’t walk past this bait without their stomachs growling. Next thing you know their paws are digging it out of your dog proof trap! Smoked Carp is a pellet based DP bait made by us. We have been using this bait on our own coon line for several years. It is easier to use […]
STAKES, EARTH ANCHORS OR DRAGS Depending which part of the country you are from, fastening your traps has been debated face to face, written or otherwise as much as any issue, if not all. I myself have a variety of some sort of all the anchoring systems in my trap arsenal that I have found […]
Driving Cable Stakes For Trapping To save time and a mild head ache, don’t neglect to punch in a pilot hole with your cable stake driving rod. It saves trying to get your driving rod blindly lined up with the disposable end after it is driven into the ground and slips off the end. A […]